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Kathy Adams and Lori Feinman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation flew into town last week to view Phoenix’s convention facilities; tour selected historic sites and neighborhoods in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe; and visit with area preservation advocates to determine Phoenix’s ability to host the 2012 National Preservation Conference. Meeting them at Sky Harbor was Sally Forrest, National Accounts Director for the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Topping off the visit was a reception at the Ellis Shackelford House in downtown Phoenix. Over 60 preservation advocates from all over the Valley (and Sierra Vista!), city officials, and downtown business group leaders attended. A balloon arch, special signage, decorations, and flowers in the colors of Arizona’s state flag welcomed our guests from the National Trust. City of Phoenix Council Member Michael Nowakowski, Garrison, Stocklin, Feinman, and McPherson said a few words, and the rest of the evening was spent enjoying each other’s company and dining on wonderful hors d’oeuvres from Catered by St. Joseph’s. Gift bags courtesy of the State Historic Preservation Office and City of Phoenix were presented to Adams and Feinman, and each attendee received a small gift as well.

Please join Phyllis Rowe, Jak Keyser, Ruth Ann Marston, Bradley Brauer, GG George, Jill Gering, and special guests Phoenix City Council Member Michael Nowakowski, State Senator Ken Cheuvront, and State Senator Debbie McCune Davis at a “house party” to help end predatory payday lending in the Grand Canyon State.

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Place: The L.C. Lashmet House, 534 W. Granada Road, Phoenix

RSVP: On or before April 21 to Jill Gering by phone 602-254-9711 or e-mail.

Stop Payday Predators is a coalition of community groups, businesses, and concerned citizens across Arizona who are sick and tired of the payday loan industry gouging hard working Arizonans and are determined to put an end to it on the 2008 ballot. Donations to Stop Payday Predators are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. For more information, click here.

For you history buffs, the L.C. Lashmet House was designed by Luther Lashmet and custom built for Luther and his wife Mary in 1929. Mr. Lashmet is noted for designing the Historic Navajo Bridge over Marble Canyon, completed the same year.